Healthy Eating for the Holidays and
Everyday

 

In addition to our fabulously entertaining and informative speaker, dietician and nutritionist Asia Peters, there will be a free canape buffet and a cash bar.

 
PROGRAM DETAILS:

• 5:00 pm: Registration & refreshments  
• 5:30 pm: Heatlhy Eating presentation  begins 
• 6:30 pm: Mingling  & refreshments 
• 7:30 pm: Wrap-up

PRESENTATION:  Healthy Eating 101
 
Confused about which foods to be eating? Do you ever feel you can’t keep up with all the conflicting messages about food and nutrition from the media? This seminar will help to simplify eating. It will allow you to feel confident in your food choices and relax around food. After attending this seminar, you will:

• Understand carbohydrates, proteins and fats and  their role in our bodies 
• Understand what constitutes a 'balanced' meal  
• Learn tips on how to manage your weight 
• Know how often to eat for improved energy levels  
• Acquire new snack and meal ideas 
• Learn how to read labels in the grocery store  
• Understand the importance of keeping hydrated 

SPEAKER: Asia Peters
 
Asia Peters is a private practice Registered Dietitian. She spends her days educating people about healthy food choices and strategies for incorporating these foods into everyday life. She believes that everyone can make dietary changes, despite our hectic schedules, with knowledge and commitment.

Asia completed her Bachelor of Science in Dietetics from the University of British Columbia and a clinical internship at Vancouver Hospital. Her experience includes many areas of dietetic practice, including acute care, community nutrition and one-on-one nutrition counselling. She has worked with hundreds of clients on a one-on-one basis and presented numerous seminars. She also works with the media in relaying nutrition information and has appeared on Live Breakfast Television, City TV, The Weather Network, MTV Canada and The Shopping Bags program.

Asia's areas of expertise include healthy eating for improved energy levels, weight and shape management, sport nutrition, diabetes management, cholesterol control, vegetarian eating, prenatal nutrition and family nutrition. She takes pride in developing individualized plans with practical tips and strategies for busy lifestyles.

REGISTRATION:
 
To pay by cheque, complete the online registration form and mail it, with your payment (cheque made out to SLA WCC), to:


To pay by credit card, follow the PayPal links below.

Fees:

• $29 for SLA members, students, and  unemployed  
  

• $35 for non-members
  

 
VENUE :
 
The Terminal City Club is located at 837 West Hastings Street. NOTE: there is a dress code in effect -- no denim, please.
 
Thank you to our program sponsors Lexis Nexis and Micromedia ProQuest.